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MMA: Who Is Valerie Loureda Boyfriend? Everything On Her Parents And More

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Christopher Martinez

Published Jan 05, 2026

Pro MMA fighter Valerie Loureda went Instagram official with her boyfriend Donovan People-Jones on June 27. 

Valerie Loureda is a well-known mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, taekwondo warrior, and model. 

Recently, she won a fight against Taylor Turner via split decision. The fight was held on November 13, 2021. She celebrated her victory with a post-fight dance. 

Loureda signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA in August 2020 and made her professional MMA debut in May 2021. After her match with Turner, she is now 4-1 as a pro. 

Meet Valerie Loureda Boyfriend Donovan Peoples-Jones

Valerie Loureda is dating his boyfriend Donovan Peoples-Jones. The couple made their relationship official on Instagram on June 27. 

Donovan, age 22, is a well-known football player. He is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns and plays in the National Football League. 

The 6-feet-2-inches player played collegiately for the University of Michigan before the Browns drafted him in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. 

The exact timeline of Valerie and Donovan’s relationship is unknown but the pair is in a happy space right now.

Donovan recently shared a picture of Valerie on his Instagram to congratulate her on her victory against Taylor. He wrote, ‘Congrats Champs…Turn Me Upppp.’

How Old Is Valerie Loureda? Age Explored

Valerie Loureda’s age is 23 years old. 

A native of Miami, Florida, she was born in the year 1998 and celebrates her birthday on 19 July. 

Valerie Loureda Parents & Ethnicity

MMA fighter Valerie Loureda’s parents were always supportive of her career. But, she has not disclosed her ethnicity. 

Her father, Frank Loureda, is a martial arts coach. He founded the Frank Taekwondo Academy in 1998. 

As a child, she would often accompany her father to work where he used to provide self-defense classes. This led her to develop an interest in martial arts and taekwondo. 

What Is Valerie Loureda Net Worth?

Valerie Loureda has an estimated net worth of $1 million, according to givemesport.com.

Loureda earned around $70,000 for her fight against Guy. Although she ended up losing the fight, she earned the biggest payday of her career of the time. 

Further, she earned a base salary of $30,000 during her fight with fellow MMA fighter Hannah Guy on May 21, 2021. 

The 5-feet-4-inches fighter also bought her home a few months ago. She shared an endearing photo on her Instagram, where her father gave her a kiss on the cheek as she signed the papers to her new house.